Keyboard 101

The conclusion to this power-packed jazz method starts with a review of concepts from Intermediate Jazz Keyboard and quickly moves on to more-advanced concepts like chord voicings, modal soloing, substitution, reharmonization, modes of the minor scales, diminished and whole tone scales, walking bass, stride piano technique, non-diatonic progressions, and much more. The perfect launching pad for a lifetime of discovery and joy from playing music, Mastering Jazz Keyboard is essential to any keyboardist's journey into jazz. Companion MP3 audio demonstration tracks are included and can be streamed online or downloaded. / Clavier

A flexible teaching resource for one or more Keyboards. Winter by Vivaldi Brahm's Lullaby and Faure's Pavane are among this collection of ten pieces. Grade: 2 - 4

For Keyboards-A fun collection inspired by creatures great and small. Objectives include counting fingering and reading chord symbols. Suitable for primary school children with elementary knowledge of music.Grade: 0 - 1

The Electronic Keyboard Collection is an exciting exploration of music especially arranged for the beginner keyboard player. Each of the pieces are selected, edited and arranged by Trinity College’s experienced electronic keyboard examiner Jeremy Ward. The books have a fabulous range of pop classics to classical hits together with folk music, songs from the shows and a smattering of original pieces. There are simple hand positions and chord requirements ideal for the early grades and helpful hints on voicing and styles encourage awareness of the music and the qualities of the keyboard. Each book in the series offers unique projects on developing your own pieces. Also available: Electronic Keyboard Book 1 (0-571-52221-1) for Initial to Grade 1 Electronic Keyboard Book 3 (0-571-52354-4) for Grades 2 to 3   **Trinity College London selected pieces (Keyboard 2011-2012): Walking In The Air (Blake) Memory (Lloyd Webber) You And You (Strauss II)   / Instrumental Music, Piano Music / Recueil / Clavier

Rogelio Maya (Taught). Par ROGELIO MAYA. Based on Mayas Music\'s award winning keyboard course, this 2 in 1 DVD method includes a Spanish version and an English version. Includes all the beginner skills needed to start playing chords, scales and more. Plus, we\'ve included a bonus reference section that\'s jam-packed with useful tools and information! Basado en el premiado curso para Teclado de mayas Music, este método andldquo -2 en 1andrdquo - en DVD incluye versiones tanto en Español como en Inglés. Aquí usted encontrará todas las habilidades que necesita un principiante para empezar a tocar ritmos Latinos, melodías y más. También incluye una seccion adicional de referencia cargada de information y herramientas ¡muy útiles! / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Clavier Electronique

Keyboard From The Beginning is a practical teaching method for younger students who are just starting to learn the instrument. Ideal for 6- to 12-year-olds, this introduction to playing the Keyboard or Piano uses a mix of original and favourite melodies, as well as fun pictures, to get pupils making music from their very first lesson.Keyboard From The Beginning uses a enjoyable melodies to introduce different techniques and principles, guiding young students in the beginning of their Keyboard-playing career. No previous musical knowledge or experience is necessary, this book will take students from the absolute beginning to playing their first fun tunes with ease. Using over 30 enjoyable and simple tunes, this book will allow young beginners to express their musicality at the same time as learning the basics of playing. With timeless tunes like Au Clair De La Lune, This Old Man, London Bridge and Ode To Joy, children will learn to play these simple melodies while at the same time learning new notes and techniques like different time signatures, rests, dotted rhythms and even scales and chords. As the book progresses, new techniques are introduced, providing a structured and logical course, making this an ideal book for students to work from either on their own or as part of a larger group. The book is accompanied by a unique download card, giving instant online access to audio downloads of demonstrations and backing tracks. Pupils will be able to hear how each tune should sound, before playing it along with a professional recording. Fun images throughout make this a hugely fun and enjoyable book to introduce young beginners to the joys of playing the Keyboard.Keyboard From The Beginning is a brilliant way for young pupils with no previous musical experience to learn to play the Keyboard. Musical melodies, easy-to-understand lessons and colourful images combine to create a Keyboard method that will keep children interested and start them on their way towards becoming proficient keyboardists. / Clavier

50 Songs For All Keyboards: 4 Chord Songbook allows Keyboard players to play 50 great songs using just 4 chords. Inside 50 Songs For All Keyboards: 4 Chord Songbook , the music is presented in an easy-to-read notation. Each song only requires you to play 4 chords in the left-hand. Clear Keyboard diagrams (displayed before each song) help you find the chords. The easy melody line arrangement will have you playing the full song in no time. Full lyrics and chord symbols are provided to help you follow along, as well as rhythm and tempo suggestions. / Clavier

Ultimate Contemporary Rhythm Keyboard Grooves by Andrew D. Gordon will give you an insight into how keyboardists play rhythm Keyboard grooves in many different styles of contemporary music such as: Pop Rock Blues Jazz Funk R&B Latin Gospel New Age Reggae Calypso. Each of the 21 grooves is broken down into patterns ranging from 3 up to 16 with over 150 patterns in total. Each groove uses a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music and generally starts off with a simplified pattern and as you progress through the groove the patterns become more complex both rhythmically and harmonically.The CD that accompaniesthis book contains all the patterns that are notated in the book. Each pattern is recorded twice 1st. with the Keyboard rhythm part playing along with a rhythm section of Organ Guitar Bass and Drums and in certain grooves percussion 2nd. the rhythm section without the piano rhythm part so you can practice along. Also there are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long mp3 files of all 21 grooves contained on the CD that can be accessed from a computer enabling you to practice each groove and pattern for an extended period of time. The play-a-long mp3 files gives you the ability to either practice the rhythm patterns notated in the book in whatever order you prefer as well as the possibility of creating your own rhythm patterns. MIDI files are also included on the CD.This book is being used by Andrew to teach Keyboard students in his 'Keyboard Groove Lab' at Cornel School of Contemporary Music in Los Angeles.

Keyboard Ensemble Pieces-The five volumes of Keyboards Together provides a wealth of enjoyable repertoire for Keyboard players. Containing arrangements and original pieces in two three and four parts they are perfect for classroom use as well as for smaller groups. Original pieces and arrangements of popular tunes. Wide range of styles including rock Latin country jazz pop and dance music. Excellent teaching material for the developing Keyboard group. Five progressively graded volumes. All pieces selected for the Associated Board's Music Medals. Music Medals are assessments and teaching resources that introduce essential musical skills andencourage playing together. Five Medals - Copper Bronze Silver Gold and Platinum - provide goals and celebrate achievement. Copper and Bronze are for beginners Silver Gold and Platinum reward further musical progress. Music Medals assessments cover the following activities: Playing together. Playing solo Musicianship skills.